03/06/2026
The popularity of football in the Great Southern was on show again recently with the 2026 Belt Up Regional Festival of Football. This was the ninth annual week-long festival and one of the best yet, with great support for all the activations in and around Albany.
Approximately 2,000 people attended the free events, including up to 1,250 spectators who watched the New Balance NPL WA double-header at Retravision Stadium throughout the day.
Great Southern Community Participation Officer Ches Leonard said: “The event was very well received locally, with universal positive feedback provided from the Great Southern football community. We appreciate the effort from everyone from the region who got involved, including the clubs and their volunteers."
Football West thanks the Insurance Commission of Western Australia as the naming rights partner of the Regional Festival of Football through its Belt Up road safety campaign. We also acknowledge the WA Government for its ongoing support for the event.
Also, thanks to the Great Southern Soccer Association and the Albany Junior Soccer Association in making the event a success.
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